17 January 2026 Federal agents deal with agitators outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Jan. 14, 2026. (Jamie Vera/Fox News / Fox News) In the heart of south Minneapolis, along the busy and culturally rich corridor of Lake Street, small business owners are feeling the sting of an unprecedented economic strain brought about by a sweeping federal immigration enforcement crackdown. What began as a surge in Immigration and Customs Enforc

16 January 2026 In the heart of Minneapolis’s south side, the economic pulse of small, family-run businesses has been deeply disrupted by an ongoing federal immigration enforcement operation that has swept through the area, leaving owners worried about survival and the future of their shops. The crackdown, spearheaded by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducting frequent raids in predominantly Latino neighborhoods up and down Lake Street and nearby corr

15 December 2026 KEVIN LAMARQUE / Credit: REUTERS A snapshot of the U.S. economy in mid-January revealed that business activity has broadened its modest recovery across much of the nation, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book survey of economic conditions compiled from its 12 regional banks. The report, released on January 14 and covering the period through early January, found that overall economic activity increased in most parts of the country in recent wee

14 January 2026 As the markets prepared to enter the second half of December 2025, traders and investors on Wall Street were fixated on a collection of delayed economic reports that promised to offer long-awaited clarity on the health of the U.S. economy. Economic data releases that had been postponed due to a record 43-day federal government shutdown were finally scheduled for publication, creating a sense of anticipation in financial circles about what the figures might rev

12 January 2026 In early January 2026, U.S. financial markets found themselves grappling with one of the most talked-about regulatory ideas of the moment as President Donald Trump called for a temporary cap on credit card interest rates, stirring both public debate and deep industry concern. The proposal, which would cap rates on revolving credit at 10 percent for one year beginning January 20, captured headlines and immediately raised questions about its feasibility and impl

6 January 2026 On January 6, 2026, Wall Street’s bull run continued with renewed vigor as major U.S. stock indexes not only advanced but pushed into record territory, driven by broad enthusiasm across technology, data storage, and consumer sectors. After a strong performance at the start of the year, equities climbed further, reflecting investor optimism about corporate earnings prospects, evolving artificial intelligence demand, and anticipation of supportive economic data i

16 December 2026 As December drew to a close, the U.S. economy showed signs of losing momentum with business activity expanding at its slowest rate in six months. The preliminary data released mid-December from S&P Global’s flash purchasing managers index, a closely watched snapshot of economic health, painted a picture of an economy still growing but at a distinctly more subdued pace than recent months. The composite PMI, which combines manufacturing and services activity, d

15 December 2025 In a detailed outlook released on December 15, 2025, Citigroup offered one of Wall Street’s most bullish forecasts for next year’s stock market, setting a year-end target of 7,700 for the benchmark S&P 500 index. That projection implies a gain of about 12.7 percent from the index’s most recent closing level, and Citi’s strategists are pointing to robust corporate earnings and the enduring influence of artificial intelligence investments as key drivers behind

13 December 2025 In an unusual and geopolitically tinged legal development, Google is confronting the temporary freezing of about €110 million, roughly $129 million, of its assets in France after a court bailiff’s order followed a series of arbitration rulings from Russia. The action, revealed in official documents seen by Reuters on December 12, 2025, stems from litigation tied to the company’s now-defunct Russian subsidiary and represents a rare instance of Moscow-based jud

12 December 2025 Photo Credit: REUTERS Netflix’s ambitious bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for approximately $72 billion is drawing intense scrutiny from antitrust experts and regulators in the United States and around the world as the streaming giant pushes forward with one of the largest media mergers in history. The deal, which would bring HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros. film and television studios, and a vast library of iconic content under Netflix’s control, is being to

26 November 2025 Small- and mid-size U.S. retailers are scrambling for inventory this holiday season, as import tariffs tied to new trade policies wreak havoc on supply chains just when demand typically peaks. The upheaval is forcing many businesses to scramble, cut back offerings and brace for what may be a lean end to the year. Retailers say the primary challenge stems from unpredictable including sometimes steep tariff rates on goods sourced from overseas. Brands that reli

12 November 2025 Paul Bowen / Paul Bowen Photography Inc. When Gulfstream Aerospace’s president, Mark Burns, surveyed the global business-jet landscape at the recent Paris Air Show, he found the U.S. market humming with activity, even as China’s slowed demand signalled a new wrinkle in the industry’s story. In a sector defined by luxury, speed and corporate agility, the private-jet maker part of General Dynamics announced plans to ramp up production through 2029, buoyed by ro

10 November 2025 Oil markets saw a quiet turnaround on Monday as traders weighed fresh signs that the U.S. federal government, shut down for forty days, may finally be moving toward reopening. According to data by Reuters, Brent crude futures rose by around 0.71 percent to $64.08 a barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude increased approximately 0.80 percent to $60.23 a barrel in early trading. The spark for the uptick stemmed from a procedural vote in the U.S. Senate o

08 November 2025 A Walmart employee puts out a frozen turkey ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. November 27, 2019. REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski/File Photo As the holiday season approaches, three major U.S. retailers, Walmart Inc., Target Corporation and Aldi Einkauf GmbH & Co. are rolling out promotional Thanksgiving meal kits advertised as easier on the wallet than last year’s offerings. On paper the deals look compelling: Walmart’s kit for 10 people i

05 November 2025 In a bold move signalling confident bets on American production, CNH Industrial announced on November 4, 2025 that it will invest nearly $5 billion over the next five years into manufacturing plants and research-and-development facilities in the United States. The plan comes at a moment when global manufacturers are re-thinking supply chains, regional investment and the role of the U.S. as a production hub. CNH, a major player in farming and construction equi

02 November 2025 S Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attends a press conference held by U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers at the conclusion of a state visit on September 18, 2025 in Aylesbury, England. Leon Neal/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo In a striking statement that raises fresh concerns about the health of the American economy, Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, declared that while the country at large remains in decent shap

1 November 2025 A screen displays Berkshire Hathaway Inc. on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., September 4, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid In its latest quarterly update on November 1, 2025, conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway reported operating profits of $13.49 billion, a 34 percent increase from the prior year, and net income of $30.8 billion, up 17 percent, while simultaneously warning of caution in its outlook. Despite the strong profit

31 October 2025 Audi, the premium-brand arm of Volkswagen Group, has once again revised down its full-year profitability outlook, underscoring the mounting headwinds facing legacy automakers amid rising trade barriers and the costly pivot to electric vehicles. In its latest update, Audi announced that it now anticipates an operating margin of 4–6% for the year, a marked drop from its previous guidance of 5-7%. The firm, however, maintained its revenue expectations. The scale

30 October 2025 Meta Platforms is preparing to generate up to $30 billion through a six-part bond sale as it rushes to fund its escalating investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The bonds will span maturities of five to forty years, with the principal for each tranche expected to range between $4 billion and $6.5 billion, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The move follows Meta’s decision to elevate its capital-expenditure outlook and signals the

09 October 2025 As the third quarter earnings season approaches, analysts expect a softer performance across U.S. corporations though...